Birds of Prey of The Indian Subcontinent

This is a complete guide to the raptors of the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives. The huge diversity of habitat types and altitudinal variation gives rise to a correspondingly large avifauna. The diurnal birds of prey are well-represented�70 species of hawk, buzzard, kite, harrier, eagle, vulture, falcon and falconet are found in the region.